Razer Hammerhead HyperSpeed ​​Wireless (PlayStation 5) review – It’s not dry behind the ears yet

the Razer Hammerhead HyperSpeed ​​Wireless (PS5) review From Carl listens to these “low latency” wireless earbuds.

In the meantime, audio producers are beating you down with wireless earphones. The sound quality of these headphones has also reached a very high level, which allows them to compete with high quality headphones. This is all the more reason to promote the earbuds not only for mobile use, but also for premium gaming experiences. The Razer Hammerhead HyperSpeed ​​Wireless (PlayStation 5) is – as the name suggests – a version of the earbuds aimed at the PlayStation 5. Despite the sound quality, the accumulation of minor issues makes for a frustrating experience.

The unique selling point of the Razer Hammerhead HyperSpeed ​​Wireless for PlayStation 5 is the low-latency wireless connection to Sony’s latest console. Razer uses its own HyperSpeed ​​​​technology for this, which has proven itself at the moment. The connection to the dongle is smooth and stable, making it a completely viable alternative to wireless headphones. One of the biggest drawbacks of the earphones is the dongle itself. Although it’s relatively limited in size, Razer is very uncommon with a USB-C connector on one end. As a result, the dongle takes up a lot of space. On the PlayStation 5, this isn’t an issue due to the specific location of the USB-C port, but on your PC, there’s a chance that the dongle is covering up other input and output options. Strange choice.

Also be aware that the low latency signal of the Razer Hammerhead HyperSpeed ​​Wireless (PlayStation 5) appears to be interfering with the HyperSpeed ​​connection of other Razer products. During my PlayStation 5 gaming sessions, for example, I used a Razer wireless controller that also works with HyperSpeed ​​with the earphones. The console loses signal regularly for a split second, so this entry is not recorded. annoying during single player games; Simply unacceptable during multiplayer games. So be careful if you’re using multiple low-latency Razer wireless devices.

You can also connect the Razer Hammerhead HyperSpeed ​​Wireless (PlayStation 5) to devices via a Bluetooth 5.2 connection. Bluetooth 5.2 brings some unique features to these headphones. For example, they use Low Energy Audio (LE Audio), which means better sound quality with less consumption. Bluetooth 5.2 also has the advantage of connecting both ears to the device individually, for a more reliable connection and eliminating sync issues. Everything works as it should over bluetooth – pun intended.

The Razer Hammerhead HyperSpeed ​​Wireless (PlayStation 5)’s sound quality is good, with a few caveats. The default sound mix contains particularly heavy bass. This creates a strong impression upon first hearing, but it means your ears get tired quickly. Once set (via the very handy Razer Audio app), these headphones deliver a subtle nuance in sound. The earbuds have active noise cancellation (ANC), but that’s disappointing. The ANC simply failed to block out the background noise from my roommate. You can also turn on “ambient” ANC, which plays relaxing, “brain wave”-like music. Perfect when you are on public transportation and working on productivity tasks.

The Razer Hammerhead HyperSpeed ​​Wireless (PlayStation 5) has dual microphones, both with environmental noise cancellation. This technology works wonders because my speech partners can always understand me clearly despite the loud background noise. The process quality is still not great. If you plan to record your voice (eg for streaming), you’d better look elsewhere. All in all, the mic is decent, but certainly not much better than the standard mic that comes with wireless earbuds.

The eye also wants something. The Razer Hammerhead HyperSpeed ​​Wireless (PlayStation 5) isn’t just the sexiest gaming headset on the market. They follow the rod-shaped design of the well-known Apple earbuds, but with a rod that appears to be longer than that. The drivers themselves sit in tiny, circular enclosures – which look almost comically small compared to the bars. The accompanying case also looks somewhat unwieldy with its rectangular design. Meanwhile, competitors have offered nicer — and smaller — cases, which make Razer’s design look a little dated. However, there are some unique visual benefits. For example, the earphones are equipped with RGB lighting that makes the Razer logo glow nicely. Few competitors know how to put RGB on earphones. Plus, PlayStation licensing ensures that these black and white earphones will perfectly match your Sony setup.

A few other small positives give the Razer Hammerhead HyperSpeed ​​Wireless (PlayStation 5) its kudos. You’ll get three different silicone “ear tips” in the package, so you’ll undoubtedly find a comfortable fit. And as mentioned earlier, the Razer Audio app (on iOS at least) is stable and fantastically easy to use. Razer asserts its reputation as the gold standard for support software.

But for every plus, there seems to be a minus. First, you can turn on the earbuds by touching them — but that’s relatively unreliable. The best guarantee that I could operate the earbuds via the touch controls was by pressing hard — which also immediately dug the earphones uncomfortably deep into my ear canal. Second, you’re much better off with the Xbox version of these earbuds. The low-latency dongle for the PlayStation 5 version works on PlayStation consoles and PC, but not Xbox. The opposite is true: the Xbox version dongle can be used on Xbox consoles, PC, and PlayStation consoles. The PlayStation 5 version is clearly the weakest link.

The Razer Hammerhead HyperSpeed ​​Wireless (PS5) gives you powerful sound, a smooth low-latency connection for your PlayStation 5, the benefits of Bluetooth 5.2, and beautiful RGB lighting. However, for every plus, there seems to be a minus. The earbuds interfere with the wireless signal from other Razer devices, the ANC is unconvincing, the on-ear controls aren’t as reliable, and the Xbox version of these earbuds gives you more options for your connection with lower latency. I have to knock on the same anvil: The Razer Hammerhead HyperSpeed ​​Wireless Headset (PlayStation 5) suffers from too many drawbacks to be completely unrecommable.